Limiting Sugar Intake For Healthier Midlothian Kids

Every health-conscious Midlothian parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities for Virginia kids – and plenty of us adults also snack on too many sweet snacks and beverages.

Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value, and high calorie content, many Midlothian parents want to limit the sugar in their children’s diets. Obviously, there is a lot of sugar in bubble gum, lollipops, and gummy candy. But there is also sugar lurking in so-called ‘healthy’ snacks.

Here are some popular Richmond kid’s snacks with significant amounts of sugar:

Sugar is only one diet component that impacts Richmond kids’ oral health. If your son’s or daughter’s diet is lacking key vitamins and minerals, the tissues in their mouth may have trouble fighting infection. These infections can lead to gum disease.

At White & White in Midlothian, we provide high-quality childrens’, general, and cosmetic dentistry to patients in the Virginia communities of Midlothian, Bon Air, and Powhatan. The team at White & White pampers our youngest patients. If you have a toddler who has not visited a dentist, call us today to schedule a first-time dental check-up.